A Conversation with Ron Rash
Presented in partnership with Lemuria Bookstore of Jackson, MS
Ron Rash shares a conversation with Ellen Daniels about his newest short story collection, In The Valley.
A Conversation with Michael Farris Smith
Michael Farris Smith is joined by friend, P.J. Lee to discuss his newest novel, Blackwood.
A Conversation with Brittney Morris
Brittney Morris is joined by Dr. Ebony Lumumba to discuss her hit debut YA novel, Slay.
Reader Feature: Student Edition #2
Tonja Murphy interviews student Calvin Davis about what he is currently reading this summer.
Reader Feature: Student Edition #3
Tonja Murphy interviews student Kevin Clayborne about what he is currently reading this summer.
Reader Feature: Student Edition #4
Tonja Murphy interviews student Katie Partridge about what she is currently reading this summer.
Reader Feature: Student Edition #5
Tonja Murphy interviews student Asher Hardin about what he is currently reading this summer.
Reader Feature: Student Edition #6
Tonja Murphy interviews student Jeremiah Hardin about what he is currently reading this summer.
Welcome Message from our Executive Director
We are extremely grateful for your interest in the Mississippi Book Festival and hope you will enjoy our virtual 2020 offerings. As we look forward to hosting everyone next year in person at our 7th annual celebration of authors and readers, on August 21, 2021, we wish you well and happy reading!
— Holly Lange, Executive Director
A Conversation with Dr. Nancy Bristow
Dr. Nancy Bristow joins C. Liegh McInnis in conversation about her new book, Steeped in the Blood of Racism.
Page to Screen
Mississippi Film Office Director, Nina Parikh, leads a conversation between author, Michael Farris Smith, and film makers, Graham & Parker Phillips to discuss adapting Smith’s book, The Fighter, to film.
Uncomfortable: Episode 2
In Episode 2 of “Uncomfortable”, Holly Lange and Dr. Ebony Lumumba discuss more in depth a few books discussed in Episode 1. Some of the titles discussed are Toni Morrison’s Playing in the Dark, Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow, Ibram X. Kendi’s Stamped from the Beginning, Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give, and more!
A Conversation with Roy DeBerry
The Hill Country Project Director, Roy DeBerry is joined in conversation by Two Mississippi Museums Director, Pamela Junior to discuss his new book, Voices from the Mississippi Hill Country.
75th Anniversary of Richard Wright’s Black Boy
On the 75th publication anniversary of Richard Wright’s Black Boy, C. Liegh McInnis, Kiese Laymon, and Charlie Braxton reflect on the importance of this monumental literary work.
A Conversation with Elliot Ackerman
Presented in partnership with Lemuria Bookstore of Jackson, MS
Elliot Ackerman joins Ellen Daniels in conversation about his new novel, Red Dress in Black and White.
A Conversation with Angie Thomas & Nic Stone
Authors Angie Thomas and Nic Stone share a conversation with Tonja Murphy about life and writing.
A Conversation with Wayètu Moore
Wayètu Moore joins Dr. Ebony Lumumba in conversation about her new memoir, The Dragons, The Giant, The Women.
A Conversation with Gilbert Ford
Presented in partnership with Lemuria Bookstore of Jackson, MS
Gilbert Ford joins Ellen Daniels in conversation about his new middle grade book, The Mysterious Messenger.
Uncomfortable: Episode 1
Holly Lange, Executive Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, visits with Dr. Ebony Lumumba, First Lady of Jackson, Tougaloo College Associate Professor of English, and Festival Board member, about racism, anti-racism and how we can create positive change.
In a conversation that kicks off the new podcast series “Uncomfortable,” Ebony and Holly talk about books, articles and resources for all ages. The series will feature many of these works by contemporary writers, sharing their experiences, thoughts, and hope for the future.
A Conversation with Natasha Trethewey
Presented in partnership with Lemuria Bookstore of Jackson, MS
Natasha Trethewey joins Kiese Laymon in conversation about her new memoir, Memorial Drive.